Jordan-Hare Getting Upgrades, Video Board

The Six · « **on:** February 01, 2015, 04:52:43 PM »

Auburn planning Jordan-Hare Stadium upgrades, large video scoreboard

http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2015/02/auburn_planning_jordan-hare_st.html

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Auburn is taking steps to build one of the largest scoreboards in college football and update Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Auburn University's Board of Trustees will meet Friday to approve or deny the construction of a 200-foot scoreboard, which is expected to cost an estimated $13.9 million, according to documents.

The scoreboard would replace the one in the south end zone with a scoreboard that could give Auburn the largest video screen in college football. The scoreboard will be operational in August 2015 if the project is approved by the trustees.

Auburn is also in the early steps of upgrading Jordan-Hare Stadium and is seeking approval to engage an architect and construction manager for the project, which does not yet have a price tag.

The athletic department is conducting a feasibility study to develop plans and options to enhance amenities, improve locker rooms and consider additional premium seating. The study, which has already consulted with architects and construction managers, will be completed this spring.

Upgrades at 87,451-seat stadium could begin as soon as December, according to documents, with a completion date prior to the 2017 season. Construction could also be delayed until December 2016 or December 2017 with completion before the 2018 or 2019 season.

Auburn does not appear to be seeking information on expanding the stadium, echoing athletics director Jay Jacobs' comments to AL.com in 2013.

"We won't pursue an expansion of the stadium until it makes sense for us financially over the long term," he told AL.com at the time. "We think the wiser stewardship of our resources is to make what we already have better. That's my top priority for the stadium at this time."

Auburn developed a master plan for Jordan-Hare Stadium for long-range improvements in recent years, which lines out potential upgrades over the next 10 or more years.

Auburn is expected to select 360 Architecture of Kansas City and Infinity Architecture of Montgomery as the architects for the initial facility upgrades. B.L. Harbert International, Inc., of Birmingham will likely be the construction manager.

djsimp · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2015, 06:12:20 PM »

I believe 360 Arch and Harbert were the ones in on the new arena also.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2015, 06:57:30 PM »

Will they also be upgrading the sound system?

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2015, 09:09:36 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on February 01, 2015, 06:57:30 PM

Will they also be upgrading the sound system?

I want a disco ball. And stripper poles for the cheerleaders.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #4 on:** February 01, 2015, 10:39:26 PM »

This may be a stretch. But something tells me if you get a few bids.....you know...shop around a bit....I have a feeling you can get a big a$$ scoreboard built for less than...ooohhh...let's say....$14 million dollars.

Maybe I haven't been pricing scoreboards lately. I may be out of touch.

GH2001 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2015, 10:28:09 AM »

And the crappy 80s one in the other end zone?

The Six · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2015, 10:43:56 AM »

Quote from: GH2001 on February 02, 2015, 10:28:09 AM

And the crappy 80s one in the other end zone?

I think they are waiting on that to fall and kill the faculty and staff who sit up there.

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2015, 11:33:33 AM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on February 01, 2015, 06:57:30 PM

Will they also be upgrading the sound system?

I'd be happy just to have time clock on the field work a full game.

Jumbo · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2015, 12:11:10 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on February 01, 2015, 06:57:30 PM

Will they also be upgrading the sound system?

That shit sounds perfect.

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2015, 05:31:27 PM »

The Prowler · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2015, 06:15:28 PM »

Quote from: dallaswareagle on February 02, 2015, 05:31:27 PM

I'd hate to sit a few rows in front of that monster...that mutha fucka gonna put off some heat and radiation.

chinook · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2015, 06:24:30 PM »

Quote from: The Prowler on February 02, 2015, 06:15:28 PM

I'd hate to sit a few rows in front of that monster...that mutha fucka gonna put off some heat and radiation.

Do you really think it matters, Prowler?

jmar · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2015, 06:44:25 PM »

Quote from: dallaswareagle on February 02, 2015, 11:33:33 AM

I'd be happy just to have time clock on the field work a full game.

THIS^^
But on the other hand that thing could be tuned to drone artificially like that humming heard at Seattle home games. Be a bitch for the opposition.

The Prowler · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2015, 07:16:51 PM »

Quote from: chinook on February 02, 2015, 06:24:30 PM

Do you really think it matters, Prowler?

It'll matter to the fans when they have skin boils or skin cancer on their necks.

Kaos · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2015, 11:11:07 PM »

Quote from: chinook on February 02, 2015, 06:24:30 PM

Do you really think it matters, Prowler?

Well see the plate runs right underneath my part here. Over here, it's you know... nothing. But here? If this gets dented? My hair just aint gonna look right.

Jumbo · « **Reply #15 on:** February 03, 2015, 03:33:25 AM »

They should put the scoreboard money towards education.

Kaos · « **Reply #16 on:** February 03, 2015, 05:56:10 AM »

I don't want the pictures of Cam, Bo and the rest to come down. Especially for a damn big TV

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #17 on:** February 03, 2015, 08:08:53 AM »

Quote from: Kaos on February 03, 2015, 05:56:10 AM

I don't want the pictures of Cam, Bo and the rest to come down. Especially for a damn big TV

I had the same thought. But, if they let me have the remote, I'm cool with it.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #18 on:** February 03, 2015, 08:59:06 AM »

Quote from: Kaos on February 03, 2015, 05:56:10 AM

I don't want the pictures of Cam, Bo and the rest to come down. Especially for a damn big TV

They should replace the Pat Dye era tiger scoreboard in the South end zone with that current setup.

Godfather · « **Reply #19 on:** February 03, 2015, 09:02:50 AM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on February 03, 2015, 08:59:06 AM

They should replace the Pat Dye era tiger scoreboard in the South end zone with that current setup.

Buzzy for AD!